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Rocky Mountaineer packages and tours, how to choose the right one

July 30, 2018 by Carol Perehudoff 15 Comments

How to choose a Rocky Mountaineer package, Banff and train

There are so many Rocky Mountaineer packages, side trips and excursions to choose from in addition to the train journey itself, so how do you narrow it down? Here’s a guide that breaks the process down into 5 easy steps and helps you choose the package that’s right for you.   Just FYI: I’m a […]

Filed Under: Alberta, British Columbia, Tours Tagged With: train travel blog

Canadian Rockies train journeys: Rocky Mountaineer destinations

October 24, 2017 by Carol Perehudoff 16 Comments

Rocky Mountaineer destinations

Canadian Rockies train journeys are not just about where you go, they’re about where you stop. As a Rocky Mountaineer brand ambassador, I’ve had plenty of experience. If you’re thinking of taking this luxury train through the rockies, here are some of the top Rocky Mountaineer destinations in Canada.   Disclosure: As a Rocky Mountaineer […]

Filed Under: Alberta, British Columbia, Canada, Tours Tagged With: train travel blog

Rocky Mountaineer train review – Vancouver to Jasper

June 13, 2017 by Carol Perehudoff 18 Comments

Wandering Carol's Rocky Mountaineer train review

A visit to the Canadian Rockies is one of those top life experiences not to be missed, especially if you travel by rail. Here is my Rocky Mountaineer train review from Vancouver to Jasper on the Journey through the Clouds route.   Disclosure: As a Rocky Mountaineer brand ambassador, I was hosted on this trip. All opinions, weird […]

Filed Under: Alberta, British Columbia, Tours Tagged With: train travel blog

Hotels near Canada Place: Pan Pacific Hotel Vancouver

May 9, 2017 by Carol Perehudoff 12 Comments

Hotels near Canada Place, Pan Pacific Vancouver

If you’re looking for hotels near Canada Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, you won’t get closer than the Pan Pacific Hotel Vancouver, which is part of the Canada Place complex itself. A luxury hotel in downtown Vancouver, the Pan Pacific Vancouver offers stellar views, a convenient location and access to all the sights. To bump […]

Filed Under: British Columbia, Hotels

Scandinave Spa in Whistler Review

October 16, 2015 by Carol Perehudoff 18 Comments

Scandinave Spa in Whistler reviews, hammocks

‘Looking for Scandinave Spa in Whistler reviews? Search no more. For facts and info scroll to the bottom. For my saga of trying to rekindle the romance at this popular outdoor day spa read on’ This is a very bad time to be naked. With increasing panic I rifle through my bag, tossing out a book, […]

Filed Under: British Columbia, Spas Tagged With: Canada spas

Peak to Peak Whistler Gondola

October 2, 2015 by Carol Perehudoff 26 Comments

Peak to Peak Whistler Experience, mountain scenery

If you’re up for a summer mountain adventure, don’t miss Whistler’s Peak to Peak Whistler Gondola, a 4.4-km (2.7-mile) ride that connects the high alpine terrain of Whistler and Blackcomb mountains in British Columbia. Here’s what you need to know, from how to buy tickets to how to bring annoying your husband hundreds to new heights. A Peak […]

Filed Under: British Columbia, Romantic Travel

Nita Lake Lodge in Whistler Creekside review

September 24, 2015 by Carol Perehudoff 15 Comments

Nita Lake Lodge in Whistler Creekside review, hotel exterior

‘Trying to decide where to stay in Whistler? Wondering about Whistler Village versus Creekside? Hopefully this will help: a Nita Lake Lodge in Whistler Creekside review.’ I broke my cardinal rule of travelling: always stay central. You’d think I would have learned from my recent trip to Barcelona, when I chose an outlying hotel because it overlooked […]

Filed Under: British Columbia, Canada, Hotels

Romance on the rails: Rainforest to Gold Rush route

September 15, 2015 by Carol Perehudoff 39 Comments

Romantic train ride, Rainforest to Goldrush route, beautiful landscape

A romantic train ride on Rocky Mountaineer’s Rainforest to Gold Rush Route between Jasper and Whistler is a ride through Canadian history and adventure FYI: I’m a brand ambassador for Rocky Mountaineer and this was a sponsored trip. All romantic adventures were my own. And my husband’s. Jasper to Vancouver through Quesnel “You’ve been outside for […]

Filed Under: Alberta, British Columbia, Canada, Romantic Travel Tagged With: train travel blog

How Not to Meet People on the Rocky Mountaineer

August 15, 2014 by Carol Perehudoff 8 Comments

Wandering Carol on the train

Meeting people on the Rocky Mountaineer is one of perks of taking this scenic train trip through the Canadian Rockies. But what’s the secret of ever-lasting rail popularity? If you want to know how to impress others without once shouting ‘All Aboard’ at the top of your lungs, read on. With these foolproof tips you can’t go right wrong. All aboard! […]

Filed Under: Alberta, British Columbia, Canada, Tours Tagged With: train travel blog

Fairmont Hotel – it’s a she!

August 4, 2014 by Carol Perehudoff 8 Comments

Fairmont Hotel Vancouver lobby photo with flowers

Let me sum up my Fairmont Hotel Vancouver blog review in five words: The hotel is a ‘she.’ And I can prove it. Let’s examine the facts. A Fairmont Hotel Vancouver blog review that proves it is a woman fact #1: It was opened by a woman Not just any woman, the queen! The Hotel Vancouver was opened in […]

Filed Under: British Columbia, Hotels

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